2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2005 Gmc 2500 hd, has 154,000 miles now and I have had to change out the front hub bearings 3 times. I do not know why they keep going bad. My dealership tells me it is because I have a lift and oversized tires on truck, but all my trucks have had lifts and over sized tires and I have never had any problems like this before.”
NHTSA complaint #10450261, filed 2012-03, 65,000 miles“Major rust of the undercarriage of my 2005 Gmc sierra 78,000 miles. So far had to replace brake rotors, brake lines , fuel radiator and lines. Frame and cross members as well as control arms are all rusted. Made complaint with Gmc they had me bring to a dealer to tell me this is normal rusting. Two of my relatives have the same year truck but are not experiencing this issue and we all live in the same area drive same roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10416571, filed 2011-08, 78,000 miles“Noticed a noise in the front suspension/drive train. An alignment shop checked the front end and they found that the front sealed wheel bearings were about to have a catastrophic failure. Vehicle has 65,000 miles and has never been subjected to harsh environments. Was told that the vehicle could not be driven safely. Sealed bearings have no maintenance options and can create an accident. Learned of other Gmc front wheel bearing issues while meeting with the shop to arrange for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10367771, filed 2010-11, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10156947Mar 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
42 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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